Higher prices for baled straw have prompted reminders to ensure soil nutrients are adequate ahead of autumn drilling. More growers have chosen to bale rather than chop straw this year, with prices reaching almost £100/tonne in July, according to figures from the British Hay and Straw Merchants’ Association. Strong... Read more
Two of the biggest names in the UK potato industry came together to launch a new mobile on-farm washing rental service at last month’s Potato Days UK event. Haith and Grimme UK teamed up to unveiled the latest high-capacity Haith mobile vegetable washer at the new industry event held at Dyson... Read more
It’s easy to reach straight for a chemical solution when a rodent infestation is identified – but this is not a sustainable approach, nor an effective long-term fix. Before any pest control product is considered, it is important to rodent-proof the environment and undertake what we call a thorough... Read more
Stick to just-in-time delivery, says BBRO Warm weather during the latter half of September has prompted reminders that freshly lifted sugar beet should be delivered to factories as soon as possible. “Temperatures are still relatively warm and therefore it is best to stick to a just-in-time delivery programme where... Read more
A new campaign aims to ensure trailer safety when farmers and farm workers are transporting root crops this autumn. Experts from the Tilly Pass have been working with other industry experts to create a safety group – called the Root to Success – to highlight the importance of root... Read more
Imports challenge UK grain prices
Post Harvest 14/10/2024
• Wheat and oilseeds under pressure • Smaller harvest set to be confirmed • Little movement in forward prices A stronger Pound could challenge UK grain prices in the coming weeks – with UK interest rates now higher than many competing economies. Sterling reached its highest level against the... Read more
Farmers and industry stakeholders will come together to discuss the future of crop protection at a key conference this autumn. The need to balance food production while protecting the environment will top the agenda at the 2024 British Crop Production Council (BCPC) Congress – held on 26-27 November at... Read more
• Drilling date has bigger role to play • Milder winters affecting rape yields • Growth regulator can reduce losses Applying a plant growth regulator (PGR) to early drilled oilseed rape could hold the key to better yields, say experts. Genetic improvements are giving higher yields in trials. But... Read more
Silicon volley counters flea beetle
Arable 14/10/2024
• Helps reduce pest feeding damage • Affordable and effective option • More sustainable than insecticides Growers could combat cabbage stem flea beetle on winter oilseed rape by applying silicon to the crop, say independent agronomists. Plants use silicon – the primary constituent of glass – as a physical... Read more
‘Pivotal moment’ for UK oilseed rape
Arable 14/10/2024
The first meeting of a cross-industry initiative to secure a sustainable future for oilseed rape has attracted dozens of participants. The OSR Reboot campaign – launched by farmer-owned cooperative United Oilseeds earlier this year – brought together 57 professionals from 41 different companies and organisations from all facets of... Read more
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